Opposition MP criticizes government over rushed competition law

Opposition Member of Parliament Premila Kumar has sharply criticized the government's handling of the proposed Competition and Consumer Commission Bill 2026. Kumar alleges that the administration is rushing the legislation through Parliament primarily to inflate its record of passed bills before the current term concludes.

Kumar contends that the true measure of effective governance lies not in the sheer volume of legislation enacted, but in the thoroughness of development and the extent of public consultation undertaken. She believes that prioritizing speed over substance undermines the legislative process.

Her comments highlight a potential tension between the government's legislative agenda and the opposition's call for more robust and consultative law-making. The debate centers on whether the proposed bill has undergone sufficient scrutiny to ensure it is well-developed and serves the public interest effectively.

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legislation should not be measured by how many Bills are passed, but by whether they are properly developed and consulted on.